Early Education Newsletter
December 2019
The CASY office will be closed
Tuesday, December 24th, 2019
Wednesday, December 25th, 2019
Thursday, December 26th, 2019
Tuesday, December 31st, 2019
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Advancements
Level 3:
Cougar Cubs Preschool West
Hancock County
Cougar Cubs Preschool East
Hancock County
Enrollments:
Fuzzy Bear Ministry Preschool & Daycare
Montgomery County
Need Help with Paths To QUALITY? INAEYC Can Help!
Request for Services: Funding Opportunity
Request for Services 20-047
INDIANA DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION
On Behalf Of Indiana Family and Social Services Administration (FSSA), Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning (OECOSL)
Solicitation For: Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF) Agreement Centers
Response Due Date: January 23, 2020
The purpose of this RFS is to select respondents that can satisfy the State’s need for CCDF Agreement Centers. It is the intent of FSSA to contract with respondents that provide developmentally appropriate early care and education and related services that meet the federal and State regulations for children enrolled in the CCDF voucher program for OECOSL. Through this RFS, OECOSL seeks to increase access to high quality child care and education and On-My-Way Pre-K providers in communities with limited existing options.
For more information about this Request for Services click here.
Be sure to check Indiana Learning Paths for additional opportunities that have been added.
Other Professional Development Opportunities
I am Moving, I am Learning
Presented by CASY CACFP and Purdue Extension
Saturday, December 14th
9 AM to 11 AM
Booker T. Washington Community Center Gym,
1101 S 13th St, Terre Haute, IN 47802
Join Vigo County Purdue Extension for this fun, active program designed for caregivers of young children to encourage children’s movement and healthy food choices each day. Sessions to be presented are MVPA (Moderate, Vigorous Physical Activity) Every Day and The Squiggle.
Click here to register in Indiana Learning Paths through your ILEAD account.
Early Childhood Investigations Webinar Opportunity
Children’s Lively Minds: Deb Curtis & Nadia Jaboneta Share Insights About Schema Theory
January 8, 2020 | 2 PM Eastern Time
FREE
Jean Piaget described a schema as a thread of thought which is demonstrated by repeated patterns in children’s play and suggested that children’s play is a reflection of deeper, internal and specifically directed thoughts. When children explore schemas, they build understandings of abstract ideas, patterns, and concepts. Children are keen observers, able to see the smallest details and possibilities in the world around them. They take in an abundance of information as a part of their explorations and have a remarkable, intuitive intelligence to try out actions repeatedly, through schema explorations. Often adults view these repeated actions as annoying and even unsafe. As toddler and preschool teachers, we often to stop a lot of this behavior. But as we have come to understand schema theory, we now appreciate these inborn abilities and our patience, excitement and commitment to do our best work on behalf of the children grows.
In this interview-style session, Master early childhood professionals, authors and play experts, Deb Curtis and Nadia Jaboneta will share stories of children’s play and identify the repeated actions and patterns (schemas), and think together about how this play is a reflection of children’s learning and development. Join us to enhance your own joy and appreciation of children’s lively minds.
Building Better Block Play
January 9th, 2020
8:30 PM-9:30 PM
Webinar
This session looks at re-energizing your block play area with playful props, thoughtful polices, and appropriate support. We will also dig into the wide and deep learning block play promotes.
Vigo County Public Library Presents: Workshop with Jim Gill
January 18th, 2020
2:00pm-5:00pm
Life Long Learning Center
Vigo County
In this energizing session Jim will share examples of his work – both books and
songs – that teachers and care providers can bring back to their classrooms,
playrooms and family rooms. Most importantly, Jim will discuss how his unique
creations in music play inspire young children not only to move, but to regulate their
movements….not only to sing, but to make connections between the words they sing
and the printed word and the world of numbers.
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Contact the Vigo County Public Library at
812-232-1113
Give the Gift of PD from NAEYC
Individualize your teacher’s professional development plan this fall!
NAEYC offers various online learning modules for early childhood educators that focus on timely subjects such as playful learning, developmentally appropriate practice and higher order thinking. All modules are sold separately, allowing you to mix-and-match and select just the right combination of topics to fit your PD needs! Click here for more information about NAEYC's Online Learning Center.
The Indiana Summit on Out-of-School Learning is Indiana’s premiere conference designed exclusively for out-of-school time program providers. The 9th annual Summit will bring together youth programs, schools, and community partners to connect, learn new ideas, access valuable resources, and transform learning beyond the school day for Indiana’s youth.
Join over 600 participants to experience:
- Inspiring keynote speakers
- Special evening Networking Reception
- Spectacular Exhibit Hall
- Champion Awards for outstanding programming
Resources:
CDA Expired? Take Advantage of the Upcoming Renewal Amnesty Program.
Ready, Set, Return: Helping Children Readjust after Winter Break
Returning to school after winter break can be stressful as children readapt to the routine and structure of a program. With the tips and strategies here, the children in your classroom will be able to transition back to the daily routine in no time. Click here for tips.
What Works in Reducing Peer Aggression for School Age Children
Peer aggression is a problem in almost all settings involving large numbers of children. This includes schools, afterschool programs and youth development programs of all kinds. It's been observed over many years, in many cultures. Why is this so? Click here to learn more.
Building a Community Through Breakfast Club
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